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Rainforest Foundation 10K

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (111 votes).

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The big picture 2005 (9 votes)
Overall score
 
73%
How many would do it again?
 
89%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
73%
PB potential
 
84%
Atmosphere
 
67%
Organisation
 
67%
Value
 
73%
Beginner-friendliness
 
73%
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2005 race reviewed by: Christianne Smart
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good cause but needs better organisation
In full: They ran out of water mid way through the race which was badly organised.

This was the 2006 race but the option will not let me choose this year
Date of review: November 1, 2006

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2005 race reviewed by: JFL
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good London 10k
In full: If you're going to give out a doggy bag, put something in it- a crunchy bar and a couple of leaflets isnt worth the hassle. TAUT drink is OK, but cant seem to buy it anywhere.
Date of review: October 10, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: TrevK
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well run, no fuss event.
In full: Organisers have learned from last year; well done; see you next year.
Date of review: October 6, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Alan McLean
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: nice crowd, good cause, well organised
Date of review: October 4, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: RunLikeHell
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Flat and fast - 3 laps - a bit boring!
Date of review: October 4, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Steffan Kennett
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: 3 laps of flat, fast, wide paths with beautiful park surrounds
In full: I had a great time, and took a minute from my PB. I was wrong to worry that the thousands of runners would be a blockage on the second and third laps: The wide lanes and friendly folk meant I was hardly slowed, though any sub-40 runner would encounter the pack for about the last 4km. Personally, I thought the large flourescent signs marking each kilometre were visible enough, though if they were mounted higher up they would be seen from within the pack. I would recommend this event for anyone of any ability.
Date of review: October 3, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Jerome
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Wide lanes, nice park, only 3 laps. Good fun!
Date of review: October 3, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Shiny
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Woo-hoo, look at me go!
In full: Flat and fast as you like and I knocked 2.30 off my PB.
Date of review: October 3, 2005

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2005 race reviewed by: Jime
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: fine for amareurs, boring route
In full: It is an OK run for non experieced runners, organisation is fine. However the route is quite boring as it laps the park 3 times. Also the KMS are not well signaled which makes it difficul to set a pace some times.
Date of review: October 2, 2005

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